PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Ice baths are supposed to have a number of benefits and taking a cold plunge is something more people are doing. Cold water immersion is something that athletes have been doing ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cold-water immersion may boost mental health and well-being. The practice carries risks, too, including drowning ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cold-water recovery has moved from locker rooms into living rooms. Professional athletes still swear by ice tubs ...

Cold plunging is a popular wellness trend among athletes, fitness enthusiasts and anyone looking for stress relief. You may have seen a cold plunge tub at a gym or wellness studio near you, with ...

Cold plunging has become all the rage. Whether in the ocean, rivers, lakes, or your own personal cold plunge bath, enthusiasts claim that the therapy has a host of benefits, both mentally and ...

Ice baths may have several health benefits, including helping to reduce muscle pain and inflammation and improving mood and cognitive ability. Ice baths involve immersing the body in cold water.

What Is a Cold Plunge? A cold plunge or cold water immersion is a short dip in cold water that may offer some health perks. Long used by athletes to help with muscle recovery, cold plunges have become ...

Walk through any trendy suburb and you might find a new “wellness” studio offering ice baths or “contrast therapy” (a sauna and ice bath combo). Scroll social media, and you’re likely to come across ...

Co-authored by Lauren Rudolph and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. The growing trend of “cold water immersion”—immersing yourself in ice baths or taking cold showers—is promoted as providing physical and ...

Share on Pinterest In a new study examining the benefits of cold-water immersion, participants had reduced stress levels in the 12 hours following exposure. Charlie Chesvick/Getty Images A new study ...